I bought the first modern version, so will likely skip buying a second one despite any possible paint variation. I'm hoping the pilot will be kitbashed from a Tycho or something, so I don't feel tempted to get it just for him!

Just like the Y-Wing this last year I'm in. I wasn't really collecting too much when this ship first came out, so I never picked one up. I'm in for one with an updated paint job regardless of the pack-in.

Don't get me wrong, I do too. I'd love to see more of an updated weathered look, while still being movie accurate, like the Y-Wing and the 2002 SAGA A-Wing. Hasbro has gotten a lot better at painting vehicles recently and I think it'd be a shame to have a straight re-pack. Give it the move accurate deco with some new weathering and I'm a happy camper.

There are reports of shelf stickers for this thing showing up at TRU. Thoughts?

I hope it's true and that shelf stickers will be seen everywhere (including Canuckia, ahem). The TRU-exclusive Y-Wing is still showing up here, so I'm optimistic and look forward to adding it to my collection.